sunshinestark's Reviews (376)

This was so weird. I loved it and I want 10 creepy cats in different colors.

Vampires are always my jam and this was an intriguing start. As there were only the first 30 pages (in a digital ARC I received from Edelweiss+) I only got a taste of it, but I’m curious to see how this unfolds and learning more about Hunter’s parents/past. 

This is a great introduction to many things queer, whether that's people, media or events that have happened. Truthfully, I skimmed a lot of this and zeroed in on things that looked particularly interesting to me or I hadn't heard of before as there was some humor mixed in that just wasn't my cup of tea. But other than that, I think it has a lot of good information and would be a good starting point for someone who doesn't know a lot about the queer community or history. 

*I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

A long time ago I read Ill Wind by Rachel Caine and loved the concept of magic that helped keep weather or natural disasters like wildfires in check. This immediately checked all my boxes at first glance and then went above and beyond as I read. One of the things I liked about this the most is it's conversation about climate change within the text and how it's not too late for something to be done about it - even without magic in the real world, that's an important message to have. That aside, the interpersonal relationships between the characters was great and I loved all of them, even when there was conflict or there was a character I didn't particularly like involved. The writing was just that good. I think this will be one I'll revisit in the future, as I loved the worldbuilding so much. 

This is a quick read that's full of historical tidbits alongside facts about health that is perfect for anyone - even if you don't have a vagina yourself. It never hurts to be fully informed, and this book makes sure to take various myths and gives the truth. 

No thoughts just feels.

This meant so much to me as an aspec person struggling with mental illness. So much. Better review to come later.

Fans of Reylo will love this! While I did enjoy this book a lot (it’s funny and well written) it hit a little too close to the Reylo mark - I’m personally not a fan of that ship - in the second half of the book for me to love it the same way I did in the beginning when we first met Reggie and Ben. Even so I loved the world building/magical system and will definitely be reading more in this series if there are more to come!

Anyone who knows me knows I’m ride or die for Little Women and happily devour any and all adaptations that get made. This is, by far, the best one I’ve had the pleasure of finding. 

Although it starts after Beth has died, her inclusion to the story through bits of verse sprinkled between her sister’s chapters was both heartbreaking and lovely. 

Jo being a queer woman exploring her feelings was delightful to read as someone who has long read Jo as being a lesbian despite how the original text pairs her with Bhaer. 

I’ve never been exceptionally drawn to Meg as a character but she was written in a way that actually made me interested. 

And last, but certainly not least, Amy! I love Amy March with my whole heart and many adaptations don’t necessarily treat her with kindness. This did, and went above and beyond my expectations for her romance with Laurie. 

I would like to have more of them - all of them. I didn’t want their stories to end. 

As a fan of magical girls, I loved seeing how someone destined to join a lineage of magical girls within their family would handle the situation if they were trans. Getting to see the magic slowly change itself until Max was able to be a magical boy was wonderful and hopefully very affirming for any trans boys reading it. Just be aware there is some transphobia in it, his mom constantly deadnames him, and there are times when Max is forced by magic to present as a girl until it starts shifting to fit him. I can’t wait to read volume 2! 

I haven’t had this much fun reading something in a long time, so much that I’ve read it twice already. Real Hero Shit is funny and delightfully queer - my favorite part is when Eugene, the prince, is quick to shut down the idea he wouldn’t respect someone’s neopronouns and is seen practicing using them to make sure he gets them right, something the others are shocked to see him do. His various relationships with the others are also a treat - his hero worshipping of Hocus and his bickering (among other things) with Ani were highlights.